Rahh

Rahh v. Robinson CA2/4

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 20, 2024B333466California1,143 words

Opinion

Opinion

Zukin, J.

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Arshaad Kiongozi Ujuzi Rahh (Rahh) appeals from the denial of his request for joint legal and joint physical custody of a child he had with respondent Sabrina K. Robinson (Robinson). We conclude Rahh has not carried his burden on appeal to provide an adequate record or demonstrate the court erred in denying his request. Therefore, we affirm the order denying his request for joint legal and joint physical custody.

DISCUSSION

A. Legal Standards “We review custody and visitation orders for an abuse of discretion,” applying the substantial evidence standard to the trial court’s factual findings and considering de novo any issues of statutory interpretation. (Jaime G. v. H.L. (2018) 25 Cal.App.5th 794, 805.) “‘A court abuses its discretion in making a child custody order if there is no reasonable basis on which it could conclude that its decision advanced the best interests of the child. [Citation.] A court also abuses its discretion if it applies improper criteria or makes incorrect legal assumptions. [Citation.]’ [Citation.]” (S.Y. v. Superior Court (2018) 29 Cal.App.5th 324, 333.) “‘An abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court exceeds the bounds…

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